During the workshop week for the 2018 New Works Playwright Competition winning script ADOPTION OF GRIEF, we caught up with playwright Jessie Salsbury to find out some background about the script and little more about her writing process. Here's the scoop! FROM PLAYWRIGHT JESSIE SALSBURY [caption id="attachment_5280"...
Full-Length Staged Reading of Jessie Salsbury’s ADOPTION OF GRIEF – July 13 and 14 [caption id="attachment_5273" align="alignright" width="425"] Jessie Salsbury with her director and cast from the March finals, and Competition host Andrew Joseph Brown when she was announced as the 2018 winner. March 2018 (Photo...
It was a night of a thousand Vegas stars as artists, volunteers, season ticket holders, and supporters came out to celebrate what was another hugely successful season. The "Buddy Goes to Vegas" theme was a hit and it was one of the largest showings in...
In two different interviews (one after opening and one prior to rehearsal) we caught up with Bill Pelletier, director of UNNECESSARY FARCE, who is fast becoming known for his meticulous and successful comedies. We wanted to learn more about his process and the show -...
[caption id="attachment_4893" align="alignright" width="202"] Evan Lovelace (Franco) wearing his Black Power Ranger Mastodon insignia t-shirt in SUPERIOR DONUTS. Photo by Shelly Stewart Banks.[/caption] Costume designer Darcy Russel's costumes in Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts are striking in their realism, quality, and specificity, but a couple of shirts...
Attention Veteran and New Directors! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Charlotte Gilman 913-484-1651 | asgcroc@aol.com The board of directors of Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is looking for directors to bring to life an exciting 2018-2019 season. Applicants are invited to submit a slate of no more than three...
Call for Submissions from KC Area and Kansas Playwrights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Charlotte Gilman 913-484-1651 | asgcroc@aol.com Tickets: www.olathetheatre.org | Reservations: 913-782-2990 or tickets@olathetheatre.org Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in...
We're thrilled to have Heather Tinker join us in her debut as a director at OCTA! She answered several questions about this production, the story, and her process which are below along with her official Director's notes and bio. (Warning: If you're new to the...
Thank you to all who attended the 2017 Buddy Awards celebration which was held Saturday, June 3, and to everyone who made the OCTA 2016-17 season one of the most successful in many years! In addition to our current casts, creative teams, subscribers, and volunteers,...
The annual Buddy Awards, an event hosted by Olathe Civic Theatre Association's Board of Directors, is OCTA’s chance to say “thank you” to the many actors, crews, designers, volunteers, ushers, musicians, donors, and season ticket holders who have been an integral part of our season’s...